Senior Financial Control Officer

**Company Description**
Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide.

Natixis in Portugal is part of the Global Financial Services division, where it applies technology for the development of financial expertise in its two global business lines - Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management - and, transversally, for the entities of Groupe BPCE.

The Centre of Expertise, based in Porto, currently has more than 2,400 employees from over 30 nationalities, organised in three main departments: Information Technology, Banking Support Activities and Compliance. These teams work in an integrated, inclusive and transversal way, supporting and creating value for all the business lines and platforms of the group. The project in Porto is one of the biggest investments in Human Resources ever made by Groupe BPCE worldwide.

A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

In 2024, Top Employers Institute has awarded Natixis in Portugal the Top Employer Portugal accreditation for the second time. This certification recognizes excellence in people practices, following the example of our head office, in France, who was certified Top Employer France for the eight year in a row.
**Job Description** Generic Responsibilities**:

- Conducts thorough analyses and audit activities in designated areas of the organization to assess and monitor their control systems as well as identify, solve, and/or recommend solutions to any problems or issues or non-compliance with the organizations framework.
- Tests the effectiveness of existing controls and risk management activities to identify areas of weakness or non-compliance, including assessing the design and implementation of controls, and the accuracy and completeness of reporting and documentation.
- Assesses risks in designated areas, that could impact the achievement of strategic and operational objectives, using this information to prioritize areas of focus for monitoring and control activities.
- Monitores the designated areas compliance with specific laws and regulations, such as regulatory and prudential requirements and statutory accounting, or ensuring that the organization is following established internal controls and risk management practices.
- Prepares reports and documentation in accordance with the organization's standards and procedures, ensures that they are followed, and sharing them with senior management.
- Identifies opportunities to improve processes, controls, data management and risk management practices, proposing changes and monitoring the effectiveness of those changes over time.

**Specific Responsibilities**:

- Acts as a mentor to less experienced staff, explaining relevant procedures and providing technical skills development and spread best practices.
- May support the team leader or team manager coordinating resources effectively to ensure successful project execution, alignment with organizational goals, and timely delivery of high-quality solutions.

**Qualifications**
- Master's Degree in Accounting, Audit or equivalent with bank accounting knowledge;
- Audit;
- Accounting;
- Control environment;
- Data management;
- IFRS9;
- Power BI;
- MS Office;
- ** Fluency in English and French as a plus.**

**Soft Skills**:

- Result oriented;
- Team spirit & communication skills;
- Proactivity & critical thinking;
- Analytical & organizational skills.

**Only CV´s in English will be considered.**
**Additional Information**
At Natixis, we are committed to fostering a working environment where each and every one of our people is treated with dignity and respect and where every voice is heard. Our differences make us collectively stronger and are a source of fulfilment, innovation and performance.

**#MuchMoreThanJustAJob**

Early morning. Campo 24 de Agosto. In 4 minutes, you are clocking in at the office. Start your day having breakfast with the Team and grab fresh fruit on the way to your seat, in one of Porto’s most typical neighborhoods. This Purple Day is going to be a busy one: daily meeting ensuring all team members are on the same page regarding work status, priorities and blockers, language class and, just after, a Talent Management meeting with your manager, discussing your career path.

Lunch break. Today, your Team is onboarding newcomers, but also welcoming French colleagues: the perfect excuse to walk downtown and bond over a _francesinha_. When returning, inhale nature and peace of mind in Natixis Urban Garden (look at the crops; ready to harvest).

Back inside. Brainstorming session on a new, exciting project in our disruptive and immersive Manaus Village. The afternoon w